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Old 06-08-2009, 06:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Hypothyroidism and low DHEA-S
Why do people with hypothyroidism typically have low DHEA-S? Does a low-normal DHEA-S level due to hypothyroidism typically return to normal ranges with T4 and/or T3 treatment? If so, how long does it take?

I have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, for which I have been taking Synthroid for about 5 years now. I have never felt great on Synthroid alone; and, a 12-hour salivary cortisol test showed that my DHEA-S was low-normal for my age. After a few attempts on slightly higher dosages, I am finally tolerating 5mcg per day of Cytomel (along with my Synthroid), and I feel great, both mentally and physically! Will my DHEA-S return to normal as I continue to get my Free T3 levels at the top end of the scale?

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